Best Blake Repine Podcasts (2025)

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63 - How to Delegate Effectively (and Why it Matters for Leaders) 14:21

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Delegation isn’t just about getting tasks off your plate—it’s about multiplying your impact as a leader. In this episode of Strategy, Leadership, and Impact, Blake Repine explores why effective delegation is essential for leadership success, how to delegate without micromanaging, and the critical difference between delegating authority and keeping …

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62 - Expeditionary Leadership: Lessons from the Great Explorers 14:35

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What can today’s leaders learn from the courage, resilience, and adaptability of history’s greatest adventurers? In this episode of Strategy, Leadership and Impact, I dive into the leadership lessons of Ernest Shackleton, Sir Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay, Douglas Mawson, and others who braved the most extreme conditions on Earth. From surviving n…

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61 - Leadership First, Profit Follows: Why Money Is a By-product, Not the Mission 12:09

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What if chasing profit is actually costing you performance? In this episode, we'll break down a fundamental truth: 👉 Money is the by-product of great leadership—not the mission. Too often, leaders focus on revenue, growth, and KPIs while overlooking the real drivers of sustainable success—clarity, culture, trust, and purpose. We unpack: Why leading…

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60 - Psychosocial Safety at Work: What It Is, How It’s Misused, and What Great Leaders Do 10:11

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In this episode of Strategy, Leadership and Impact, Blake Repine unpacks the increasingly popular, but often misunderstood, concept of psychosocial safety in the workplace. You’ll learn: What psychosocial safety really means (beyond the buzzwords) How it can be misused to avoid accountability or suppress healthy conflict The difference between safe…

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59 - The Transformative Power of Generosity 7:01

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In this episode, we discuss the profound impact of generosity on personal growth and leadership. We define generosity as the willingness to give more than expected and emphasise its role in building trust, creating psychological safety, and fostering a culture of collaboration. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, we illustrate how acts of g…

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58 - How to Identify and Deal With Toxic People at Work 10:40

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Toxic behaviour can quietly destroy a team’s morale, trust, and performance — and as a leader, ignoring it isn’t an option.In this episode of Strategy, Leadership and Impact, Blake Repine dives deep into how to recognise, address, and lead through toxic dynamics in the workplace. You’ll learn:✅ The hidden cost of toxic behaviour✅ The most common ty…

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57 - Small Steps, Big Goals: Turning Vision into Action 10:10

6M ago10:10

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In this motivating episode, we break down the essential steps to achieve your goals and stay focused along the way. Discover how clarity, consistency, and small daily actions build unstoppable momentum toward your biggest dreams. Whether you’re chasing a personal milestone or a professional target, this episode will remind you that progress comes f…

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56 - One Life, One Chance: Pushing the Limits with Luke Richmond 1:13:47

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In this compelling episode of the Strategy, Leadership & Impact podcast, Blake Repine sits down with adventurer, author, and motivational speaker Luke Richmond, the force behind OLOC Adventures (https://www.olocadventures.com/). From surviving addiction to rowing oceans, climbing the world's highest peaks, and crossing the Gobi Desert, Luke shares …

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55 - How to Become a More Strategic Thinker 17:20

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Strategic thinking is a learned discipline, not just a trait some are born with. To get better at it, leaders need to intentionally sharpen their mindset, skills, and habits. Here's a practical breakdown of how to do that: 1. Shift from Operator to ArchitectOperational work focuses on the day-to-day, while strategic thinking focuses on shaping the …

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54 - 7 Ways to Balance Leadership and Technical Expertise 19:40

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Balancing leadership and technical expertise is crucial for effective management, especially in roles where both strategic vision and deep subject matter knowledge are essential. Here's a breakdown of how to strike that balance: 1. Define Your Role's Priorities Leadership Focus: As a leader, your primary responsibility is guiding the team, setting …

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53 - 7 Strategies to Navigate Ethical Dilemmas as a Leader 17:53

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Navigating ethical dilemmas as a leader requires a blend of personal integrity, clear communication, and structured decision-making. Here are some strategies to help you address ethical challenges effectively: 1. Establish a Strong Ethical Foundation- Define Core Values: Clearly articulate your personal and organizational values. Use them as a comp…

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52 - How to Identify Your Leadership Strengths and Weaknesses 20:33

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Identifying your leadership strengths and weaknesses is essential for personal growth and organisational success. Here’s a practical guide to help you:1. Self-Reflection Analyse past successes and failures: Reflect on scenarios where your leadership excelled or fell short. What contributed to these outcomes? Identify core values: Consider what driv…

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51 - Mastering Influence and Authority as a Leader 8:57

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Influence and authority are essential in leadership, but they operate differently and yield different outcomes. Understanding the distinction and interplay between the two is key to effective leadership, especially in environments prioritising collaboration, innovation, and change management.Authority: The Power of PositionAuthority comes from a le…

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50 - 10 Challenges to be aware of for a New Leader 13:26

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Being a first-time leader comes with many challenges as you transition from an individual contributor to someone responsible for guiding and motivating others. Here are some key challenges you might face:1. Adjusting to a Leadership MindsetChallenge: Shifting from doing the work yourself to enabling and empowering others to do it.Why it’s hard: Man…

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49 - What is Leadership 7:15

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Leadership is the ability to guide, inspire, and influence individuals or groups toward achieving common goals or objectives. It involves creating a vision, setting direction, and motivating people to work collaboratively while fostering an environment that encourages growth, innovation, and resilience. At its core, leadership is about influence, n…

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48 - How to Prevent and Overcome Burnout Part 2 of 2 14:04

1+ y ago14:04

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Avoiding burnout requires a proactive approach to managing stress and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In this episode, our host, Blake Repine, shares 10 strategies that can help you avoid burnout. Everyone is different, and finding strategies that work best for you is essential. If you continue to struggle with burnout despite implementing…

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47 - How to Identify the Signs of Burnout Part 1 of 2 13:51

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In this episode, we talk about identifying the signs of burnout. Burnout is a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and overwhelming work demands. It can affect various aspects of your life, including your job, relationships, and overall well-being. Recognising the signs of burnout is essential for taking st…

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46 - Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace 28:13

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Psychosocial hazards are hazards that arise from or about the design or management of work, the working environment, and workplace interactions or behaviours and may cause psychological and physical harm. These hazards can lead to conditions such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep disorders, musculoskeletal injur…

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45 - Key Financial Metrics You Need to Know 17:55

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Understanding financial metrics is essential and can empower CEOs, senior executives, and board members. It's the key to unlocking an organisation's success. In this episode, we will demystify some crucial financial metrics that every business leader should be well-versed in. This will give you the control and confidence to steer your company towar…

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44 - How to Lead by Example 10:31

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Leading by example is an effective way to inspire and motivate others to follow your lead. When you lead by example, you set a positive and influential precedent for those around you. Here are some steps to help you lead by example: 1. Define your values: Clarify your values and the principles that guide your actions. Identify the qualities and beh…

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43 - What is Corporate Social Responsibility 9:23

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Corporate responsibility, also known as corporate social responsibility (CSR) or corporate citizenship, refers to a company's commitment to addressing and managing its impact on society and the environment. Integrating social, environmental, and ethical considerations into a company's business practices and decision-making processes. Corporate resp…

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42 - The Power of Collaboration 6:57

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The power of collaboration lies in its ability to leverage diverse perspectives, skills, and resources to achieve common goals more effectively and efficiently than individuals working alone. In this episode, we explore these key aspects: 1. Synergy 2. Shared Resources 3. Enhanced Learning 4. Increased Efficiency 5. Risk Sharing 6. Improved Decisio…

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41 - What is Ethical Leadership 20:04

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Ethical leadership plays a pivotal role in fostering organisational success and societal well-being. In this episode we explore the concept of ethical leadership, its significance, and the key characteristics and behaviours associated with ethical leaders. We also delve into the importance of trust, integrity, and social responsibility in ethical l…

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40 - Leading During Times of Crisis 17:09

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In this episode, we discuss leadership, and leading, during times of crisis. Leadership in times of crisis is a critical and challenging task that requires a unique set of skills and qualities. Crises can come in various forms, such as natural disasters, economic downturns, pandemics, orsocial and political unrest. During these difficult times, eff…

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39 - The Pros and Cons of Starting a New Job 16:37

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Starting a new job, whether in your current career field or a new one, can be rewarding and daunting. Understanding the benefits and challenges can help you to smooth the transition.

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38 - Compliance Verses Commitment 11:18

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In this episode, we discuss the difference between organisations and leaders that focus only on compliance and those that focus on gaining commitment from their team. There is a big difference between the two and one is definitely better than the other.

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37 - How to Create a Growth Mindset 39:23

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In this episode, we discuss 25 things that can help you to create a growth mindset. A growth mindset is one where you believe that your talents, skills and abilities can be developed through things such as experience and learning. Do you have a growth mindset?

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36 - Quit Trying to be Perfect 10:12

4+ y ago10:12

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In this episode, we discuss why trying to get everything perfect can keep you from achieving. Some of us place a requirement on ourselves, both in our professional and private lives, that things have to be perfect and that you have to be perfect before you can do certain things. Being perfect is subjective and more than likely things will never be …

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35 - How to Manage Up 20:23

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In this episode, we explore the topic of managing up. We talk about what managing up means and some strategies you can use to successfully manage up. Whether you have an incompetent supervisor or want to help your boss be as successful as they can be, there is a way to manage up.

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34 - Recognising and Dealing with Unconscious Bias 16:11

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In this episode, we explore unconscious bias (also known as cognitive bias), the various types, how to recognise them, and address them in yourself and the workplace. Link to the article Bias Blind Spot: https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/pdf/10.1287/mnsc.2014.2096 Link to the Harvard Implicit Association Test (IAT): https://implicit.harvard.edu/im…

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33 - Allowing Others to Hold You Accountable 8:16

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One of the things that can move us forward to our goals is accountability. Allowing others to hold us accountable along the way may be uncomfortable but it is definitely worth it.

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32 - 3 Key Ingredients for a Successful Business 8:46

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In this episode, we discuss 3 key ingredients that you need in order to have a successful business. Of course, there are many things that need to happen along the way to creating your business but if you have these three things, your business will rocket to success. The 3 Key ingredients that will propel any business forward are: 1. Addressing a ne…

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31 - Interview with Katie Tebbatt and Ben Groth about 360 View 45:07

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Katie Tebbatt and Ben Groth to talk about their new company 360 View. Katie and Ben, along with Janelle Davey, established 360 View to help people achieve their highest level of potential. The 360 View concept addresses the wholistic person and multiple aspects of their lives. In this episode…

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30 - How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome 9:13

5y ago9:13

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In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon of imposter syndrome. We talk about what imposter syndrome is and how common it is. We also offer four steps to address imposter syndrome. The four steps are: 1. Recognise that you are not alone, it is not uncommon 2. Remove self-doubt, have confidence in yourself and your abilities 3. Keep learning and im…

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29 - 4 Myths of Leadership 8:18

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Over the years, I've heard and believed many myths about leadership. For this episode, I've shared 4 myths of leadership that I've probably heard the most. While I've only shared 4, I do recognise that there are many more. Here are the 4 I've shared: 1. You are a leader because of your job or title. 2. Once you're in a senior/leadership position, e…

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28 - 4 Steps to Build Your Tribe 10:26

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Building a tribe means creating a following of people who respect you, believe in you, support you, and want you to succeed. Anyone can have a tribe of like-minded people; these tribes can be good and bad. There are 7 and a half billion people in the world, there are bound to be people who think like you or have similar values to you. Like attracts…

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27 - 4 Tips on How to Deal with the Stress of Starting and Growing a Business 14:43

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Starting and growing a business can be stressful. However, there are some things that you can do to alleviate your stress. In this video, I share four tips on what you can do to reduce your stress when you're starting or growing your business. Tip 1 - Get Expert Advice/HelpTip 2 - Learn to let go and allow others to make decisionsTip 3 - Find a sou…

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26 - Only You Can Define Your Success! 12:37

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The definition of success is 'the accomplishment of an aim or purpose'. Everyone's aim or purpose in life will be different and that is why everyone will define success differently. However, it is up to you to define what success is for you. If you want to feel fulfilled, then work toward your definition of success and not what others tell you it s…

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25 - What is Resilience? 10:49

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We've been hearing a lot about resiliency in the media lately and recently I had someone ask me what exactly does it mean to be resilient and how do we know when we've developed resiliency. In this episode, I define what resilience is and how we develop it. Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakerepine/ Follow the podcast on I…

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24 - Interview with Outback advocate and experienced Board Chair Jane Williams 15:12

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In this episode, I had the chance to interview Jane Williams. Jane’s background is in nursing in rural and remote communities. She is a registered nurse with several years' experience in delivering care to people in rural and remote communities across Western Queensland. Jane has also been on the board of the Central West Hospital and Health Servic…

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23 - Defining Moral Courage 6:58

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I've talked a lot about moral courage over the last few episodes and several people have asked me what exactly is moral courage. In this episode, I define what moral courage is and give a couple of examples. Also, the podcast is now available as a video on YouTube (link below). Follow Strategy, Leadership and Impact on Instagram https://www.instagr…

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22 - Why You Need to Have a Personal Value Proposition! (Plus 3 keys tips for developing your value proposition) 13:46

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In this episode, we share why you need to understand what your personal value proposition is and why you need to have one. Companies use their value proposition to define what sets them apart from their competition. You should have a personal value proposition that shows your employer or potential employer what sets you apart from others and how yo…

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21 - 6 Principles for Developing Meaningful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that will Move Your Organisation Froward! 17:37

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In this episode, Blake talks about developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are relevant and achievable. Getting your KPIs right can propel your organisation to success. 6 Principles to developing meaningful KPIs that will move the organisation forward: 1. They must be relevant to the organisation’s strategy 2. They must be relevant to the…

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20 - How to Use Strategy Maps to Achieve Success 28:20

5+ y ago28:20

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In this episode, Blake talks about using Strategy Maps to understand how an organisation fulfills its mission, identify opportunities, and achieve success. The idea of strategy maps was introduced by Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton in their article "Having Trouble with Your Strategy? Then Map it" that was published 1 September 2000 by the Harv…

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19 - Are You Leading Your People or Managing Them? 8:08

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There is a big difference between leading your team and managing your team. The more experienced your team is, the less you will have to manage them, and the more you will need to lead them. It's important that we know the difference. Once you have put together a great team, get out of their way and let them perform.…

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18 - How to Get Started on Your Way to Success 8:09

5+ y ago8:09

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In this episode, Blake shares with you how to get started on your way to success. Many people talk about how they dream of achieving things in their lives but they never do. One of the main reasons why they don't achieve their dreams is because they never get started working toward them. If you ever want to achieve anything, the first thing you hav…

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17 - How to Use Your Authority Responsibly 7:43

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In this episode, we talk about how senior roles come with a high level of authority and how we should use that authority responsibly. We have to realise that often there is no difference between asking and telling. Additionally, we should never use our authority to put someone who works for us in a position where they may have to compromise their i…

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16 - Finding Time for Yourself 8:48

5+ y ago8:48

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In this episode, Blake shares with you how he starts his day off in order to be at his best. Blake discusses how it is important to find time to focus on yourself so that we can be there for others.

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15 - Quit Trying to get People to Like You! 9:40

6+ y ago9:40

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In this episode, we discuss how not everyone you work with will like you and you are probably not going to like everyone you work with. However, this does not mean that you cannot get along and work well together. It is still possible to have a strong professional relationship that is productive. As a leader, there are times when you are going to h…

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14 - If you want to be a great leader, focus on your people! 7:50

6+ y ago7:50

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In this episode we explore how you can become a great leader by focusing on your people. The people you lead determine whether or not you succeed or fail. By focusing on developing your team you will be successful. Richard Branson is quoted as saying, "Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will ta…